Stran & Company, Inc. Announces Pricing of Upsized $18.0 Million Initial Public Offering and Nasdaq Listing

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Stran & Company (NASDAQ: STRN) announced its upsized initial public offering (IPO) of 4,337,349 units, priced at $4.15 per unit, expected to raise approximately $18.0 million. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase an additional share at $5.1875. The IPO is set to close on or about November 12, 2021, with trading for the public expected to begin on November 9, 2021. The offering includes a 45-day option for underwriters to purchase an additional 650,602 units to cover over-allotments.

Positive

• The IPO aims to raise approximately $18.0 million, which could enhance capital for future growth initiatives.
• Listing on Nasdaq under symbols STRN and STRNW enhances visibility and liquidity for investors.

Negative

• The issuance of new shares may lead to shareholder dilution.
• The exercise price of the warrants could impact future earnings per share.

Quincy, MA , Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stran & Company, Inc. ("Stran" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: STRN) (NASDAQ: STRNW), a leading outsourced marketing solutions provider that leverages its promotional products and loyalty incentive expertise, today announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of 4,337,349 units, each consisting of one share of common stock (the “Common Stock”) and a warrant (the “Warrants”) to purchase one share of Common Stock, at a public offering price of $4.15 per unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $18.0 million, prior to deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and other offering expenses. Each unit will immediately separate into one share of Common Stock and one Warrant.  Each Warrant permits the holder to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $5.1875 and expires five years after the date of issuance. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 650,602 shares and/or warrants to purchase up to 650,602 shares of Common Stock, in any combinations thereof, at the public offering price per security, less the underwriting discounts and commissions, to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is expected to close on or about November 12, 2021, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

The Company has received approval to list its Common Stock and Warrants on the Nasdaq Capital Market, with its Common Stock trading under the symbol “STRN” and the Warrants trading under the symbol “STRNW”, with trading expected to begin on November 9, 2021.

EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, is acting as lead book-running manager for the offering. US Tiger Securities, Inc. is acting as joint book-running manager.

A registration statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-260109), was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and was declared effective on November 8, 2021, and a registration statement on Form S-1MEF (File No. 333-260880), was filed with the SEC on the same date and became effective upon filing. A final prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus relating to this offering, when available, may be obtained from EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, 590 Madison Avenue, 39th Floor, New York, NY 10022, Attention: Syndicate Department, or via email at syndicate@efhuttongroup.com or telephone at (212) 404-7002.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Stran

Over the past 25 years, Stran has grown to become a leader in the promotional products industry, specializing in complex marketing programs to help recognize the value of promotional products, branded merchandise, and loyalty incentive programs as a tool to drive awareness, build brands and impact sales. Stran is the chosen partner of many Fortune 500 companies, across a variety of industries, to execute their promotional marketing, loyalty and incentive, sponsorship activation, recruitment, retention, and wellness campaigns. Stran provides world-class customer service and utilizes cutting-edge technology, including efficient ordering and logistics technology to provide order processing, warehousing, and fulfillment functions. The Company’s mission is to develop long-term relationships with its clients, enabling them to connect with both their customers and employees in order to build lasting brand loyalty.  Additional information about the Company is available at: www.stran.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” "will” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the final prospectus related to the public offering filed with the SEC and other reports filed with the SEC thereafter. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

FAQ

What are the details of Stran's initial public offering (IPO) on November 8, 2021?

Stran announced an IPO of 4,337,349 units at $4.15 each, aiming to raise approximately $18.0 million.

When will Stran's common stock begin trading?

Trading for Stran's common stock is expected to begin on November 9, 2021.

What is the exercise price of Stran's warrants?

The warrants have an exercise price of $5.1875 and expire five years after issuance.

What is the impact of Stran's IPO on existing shareholders?

The IPO could lead to shareholder dilution due to the issuance of new shares.

Who is managing Stran's IPO?

EF Hutton is the lead book-running manager for Stran's IPO, with US Tiger Securities as a joint book-running manager.